Be careful. We paid for a premium room with a "view"!! No view at all as there were nothing but trees. They DO NOT warn of this!! This is just wrong. We stopped i. The office just to ask. The lady was very rude about it!!! Plus said there was a microwave. None!!! read more

What a wonderful facility with so much history! Our room was recently updated with hardwood floors and a nicely tiled bathroom. The bed was comfy and the view amazing from our little patio. The only complaint I had was that the old doors were kept at the remodel and sound proof, they are not. We could hear every word of our neighbors telephone conversation..... We really enjoyed the food at the Tavern as well. Some local items are offered but many are from the freezer. Be sure to ask if that matters to you. Service was great as was a local bottle of Rose from Cross Keys Vineyard. There is often entertainment in the evenings and the night we stayed there, it was a clogging demonstration. We were hesitant at first but really enjoyed the show that they young ladies put on. Looking forward to a return trip. So much more there to do! read more

We stayed in Room 138 at Skyland Resort on August 12th. My family were exposed to a heavy infestation of bed bugs and also contracted scabies from this stay. Attached are pictures from the bed bugs in the room and the resulting scabies marks on all of my family. We filed a complaint with the Concessions Management Specialist at Shenandoah National Park that over sees contractual obligations between the park and third party concessionaires (Delaware North Corp which manages Skyland Resort) who did an investigation. We found the infestation in the morning, there were around 60 or so bed bugs scurrying around in daylight at 9am. I would consider this bed bug infestation heavy considering we saw different sized bed bugs (nymphs, small bed bugs, medium bed bugs to full sized adults) including eggs. There were clear signs of molted casings, eggs, fecal spots and bugs in plain view for any house keeper or inspector to have found. The official investigation report lists that this room had been previously treated for bed bugs nine days earlier on August 3rd. Scabies (human skin mite) can only be contracted by either direct prolonged skin to skin contact or by using bedding, towels or furniture that come into direct prolonged contact with a carrier. My guess is that a previous guest was infested (Norwegian Scabies) and either the top comforter or underlying sheets became infested. Immediately after this stay my entire family felt itchy like some thing was crawling on us but could not find anything, then two weeks latter the scabies "rash" appeared. According to the official investigation report Skyland Resort only washes five comforters each day and if a bed does not look slept in they are not required to change the sheets. Additionally, if you are unfamiliar with Scabies make sure to research it as it is becoming a national epidemic. This one day stay has cost our family over $900 and days of poisonous treatments (for scabies) and months of worry. This doesn't even cover the fact the room was dirty, bathtub rocked like it wasn't bolted down, no water pressure, and the room obviously had not been updated in at least 30 years. No doubt that both bed bugs and scabies are a scourge for both guests and hoteliers but at the same time the hoteliers should be offering their full protection for guests, especially at the crazy high prices that are being charged. After our stay I can only recommend outdoor camping when visiting Shenandoah (which I recommend) as it is safer than this indoor "camping" that is being called a Resort. If anyone else has a similar experience from staying at Skyland Resort or Big Meadows Lodge make sure to file a report with the park's Concessions Management Specialist. read more

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We recently spent four nights in a suite at Skyland Lodge. The cost was over $300 per night (with taxes). Our porch overlooked a construction area, and it was really ugly! For this amount of money, I had expected a nice view--or perhaps no view at all. Check out the picture. How would you like to look at this every day of your vacation?...Moreover, our room was not clean. I found 7 dead bugs on the living room floor, along with another 3 under the windows. I also found a dead bug in my bed. (I hope they changed the sheets, at least.) The rug in the living room was badly stained, and the furniture looked like it came from the Salvation Army. As a frequent traveler, I have never paid so much for so little....I will admit that the food in the restaurant was good. And the Park itself, of course, is beautiful. But the room was poor value for money and depressing. I am embarrassed that visitors from other countries might stay at Skyland Lodge and conclude that this is the best our National Park System has to offer. read more

Skyland - The view from my porch. - Resorts Near Me - Luray, Virginia

My family and I visited SNP recently and stayed at Skyland. We were lucky enough to get a room with a view (many of the lodges don't have a good view of the valley). It seems you can't request rooms with a view so it's just pure luck. Everyone working at Skyland was friendly and welcoming and you could tell they loved their jobs. The atmosphere of it being on top of a mountain and in the middle of the national park added to the fun! The rooms were clean...ish... they definitely don't dust in the nooks and crannies or the tops of the bedboards. However, the floor in the middle of the room was spotless. Be warned, if you have a fear of bugs, this is not the place for you. We got rid of two spiders, three ants, and a millipede during our stay. It didn't really bother us because we just either kill them or release them outside. The beds were VERY clean and comfortable. The bathroom was definitely not the cleanest with the corners near the toilet and door having dirt in them. The showerhead was very low and I'm only 5'5. Also the stream of water wasn't that great, with either too much pressure, or too little. Our sink's faucet wasn't working right and leaking but the kind plumber completely replaced it by the time we came back from dinner! The cleaning services were quick and got it done by mid-morning. The chairs on the porch were a little uncomfortable, as were the chairs in the dining room, but the rocking chairs in the office lobby were very comfortable. The dining room had very good, but overpriced food. I recommend the blackberry pancakes, chicken and waffles, falafels, and salads. All the desserts were to die for ESPECIALLY the blackberry ice cream Stay away from the pulled pork tacos in the taproom (way too dry) and the fruit smoothie (lukewarm??? Not cold at all) My biggest problem is the lack of WiFi and lack of dining options. The other lodges are owned by the same company so the menus are exactly the same. I know the lack of WiFi is supposed to add to the experience but in this modern age it's pretty impossible and we blew through all our data for the month. Definitely bring books, games, and anything family fun that's not electronic. This review may sound fairly negative but overall my family had a great experience due to the comfiness of the beds, the friendliness of the staff, the delicious food, and the atmosphere. If you're high maintenance, stay away!! Stay at the fancier hotels in Luray, Charlottesville, or Staunton. But if you're just looking to get away from all the hubbub, this is the place to be. Bonus: it can get really foggy in the summer which isn't fun to drive in but adds to the mystique of the forest. Also a fun experience for kids who've never been in a cloud before! read more

We stayed there for a day on July 4th long weekend. The place was packed. Pros: Great scenic location (especially for sunset) , Good service, Rooms pretty clean, Decent food options. Cons : You might hear stomping sound if on lower floors. read more

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Howdy friends! We have been coming here many years and there are rules. First, the dining halls: nice views and great bathroom stops. Forget the home cooking crap. Only home cooking you gonna get is your own. However, the lodge is great for seniors if they got lots of cash. The carryout at Big Meadows is OK. Pick up your food on the way in (KFC and other assorted commercial junk or the old fashioned picnic stuff). Secondly, the lodgings: Try not to go during heavy rains. Always carry roach bombs or spray, Its either this or the bugs, folks. If you were expecting tv, internet or A/C, you are a dang fool. There is still little technology in them thar hills, lol. Bring your dvd player and PlayStation and quit fooling around (I put my kids in charge of this). Hopefully, there is an outlet in your room. It is what it is folks, but you can still have fun. Watch out for the bears. They are still dangerous. read more

I have been to the Shenandoah region before, but I have never stayed within the park itself until now. Skyland is one of the resorts located right on Skyline Drive, although I think "resort" might be a generous use of the term. There is a social room located in the main office building, with rocking chairs to enjoy the view out the large picture windows, and games and puzzles for any guest to walk up and play with. The building next door also has indoor and outdoor seating, as well as the restaurant, bar, and gift shop. The sprawling property has a number of cabins on it, none of which seem to have the exact same amenities. We enjoyed the Peak View cabin which had two bedrooms and a living area as well as a kitchenette. Our friends stayed at a cabin much closer to the main office, and while theirs did not have a kitchenette it did have a fireplace. I was impressed that our stay included daily maid service, especially with how gracious they were when we interrupted them coming back from a hike and making sure we had everything we needed. So your mileage may vary, but I found this a great location to go on lots of hikes in the area and see a lot of wildlife. We were there at the beginning of June and we were inundated with chipmunks (naturally) and deer and over the course of a week we spotted six bears along Skyline Drive. This is a great place to stay if you have a low tolerance for actually "roughing it." read more

We had visited this resort many times and tried out several types of the accommodations. The title is the result of our recent visit last weekend which varied from very poor to the very best experience. We were looking for a comfortable room to rest and have a decent sleep following volunteer work and some hiking during the days, therefore we opted for the lower price range (not so low @ $137, but a bit more economical than the $190 other option). The cabin room description said "Ceiling fans (limited rooms)", so we called to verify we would have one with a ceiling fan - a must even in the cooler summer nights. We specifically indicated we will ONLY book this room if a fan is guaranteed, and after a few holds with the operator she came back and assured us our reservation will be for a room WITH a fan. Sure enough when we were assigned our cabin on arrival we asked to confirm it had one as was promised, only to be told NONE of these even have one, and since that night is fully booked there was nothing they can do for us. However, the front desk staff and manager were very sympathetic and eventually the manager offered to provide us with a stand alone fan, and if we were not happy with it an upgrade to a better room the second night. As it was already late in the afternoon, we had no choice but to accept. The cabin we were assigned, named "Trout", must have been the worst in the resort: even with the fan it was hot with no air flow from outside (although temp was in the low 60's). Worst yet, we found the room to be completely unsuitable at any rate, let alone at a rate of $137: The main door jams, and you need to push and lift to release the lock. It took some time to figure it out - while we are threatened to be locked in this terrible cell. The bathroom door does not have a knob from the inside, so you can't shut it unless you stick you finger in a hole and jig the handle), the double bed squeaked loudly and had a mattress that was probably as old as the cabin - yes we found a placard on the wall stating proudly that the cabin is over a hundred years old! Great as a historical artifact, horrible for staying as a guest! Needless to say we hardly slept a wink that night, and the next day was a drag. However from this point on things took a 180 turn for the positive. The manger, true to her word offered us a magnificent newly renovated room in the "Raven" section, with all of the amenities you would expect at this rate hotel - AC, great comfortable bed, fantastic balcony overlooking the view, a fan, and even TV, although you shouldn't really watch TV with such beautiful views from the room. Coming from that shabby shack this was like heaven, and we made the most of it recuperating and enjoying our next day's hike. So this review is really an average between one star for the first day, and a five stars for the second, but 3 starts is defined as "average" which would really miss the point, hence the 2 stars grade. In summation: in light of the extreme variation of the accommodations on offer DO NOT to use the national reservation service: rather call the front desk directly - they are knowledgeable and helpful. Also avoid booking "cabins" : "rustic" in this case was merely a euphemism for dilapidated and run down. read more

Terrible. The rooms are dirty. We found worms, bugs, etc crawling in our bed, on our floors and in our shower. I get that because of Covid, cleaning is limited, but this was unacceptable. We were given two towels for our 4 day trip. When we asked for more towels, they said they were out. They should warn their guests to bring their own towels. The food is horrendous. For breakfast, we waited 45 minutes in line for a premade jimmy dean sausage sandwich. The hotel is very convenient if you want to spend the entire time hiking the park. It's far from the entrance. The hotel also has very good views. I think it'd be more comfortable camping out, then staying in this dirty hotel. read more

The location is excellent! The "resort" is National Park Service lodging, not a Hilton. They're trying to update the older housing and there appeared to be some newish buildings. Many rooms have trees growing nearby that obscure the epic view beyond, but there are enough scenic overlooks nearby on Skyline Drive to fulfill your "epic view" requirements. While we were there, we viewed weather systems blow right by, along with clouds drifting through the parking lot right in front of us! The dining room and taproom (taproom lacks any ambience, but I had an excellent Virginia whiskey sour) are the only game in town and the staff went out of their way to make sure you liked what you ordered and you were taken care of. I ordered the lentil chili, which wasn't to my liking and ate half. Our server deducted the cost from our bill because it appeared I didn't like it. My hubby got a steak which he said was excellent. I imagine they try to source local meat and seasonal fruits and veggies from area farmers. The Cobb salad was super fresh and tasty. For dessert, the blackberry cobbler was yummy. Breakfast is standard fare and large portions to fuel you up for a day of hiking (or driving Skyline Drive). We did drive to Big Meadow lodge and had lunch on their outdoor deck with a fabulous view of the valley. Good food, too. I think the rate for the quality of room is a little high and the room could be more updated, but to spend a few nights at the top of a mountain with views as far as you can see, is worth every penny. read more

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I stayed Room 79, the ground floor at Raven's Nest. If you do not like bugs, please brace yourself. You will meet them for sure. Pros: + Great sunset view from the window/patio + Newly renovated decor + A/C, TV + Good shower pressure Cons: - Too many worms, bugs, ants, spiders.... just too many. Even though you get rid of them, they would show up again from nowhere. Whenever you looked at the floor, you will find something gross. I was lucky because I did not suffer from bed bugs and mosquitoes. Maybe the 2nd floor might be better than the ground floor since it is elevated from the ground... - Super thin wall. You can hear your neighbor's phone ring. - No fridge. How can we keep our food away from bugs? - The patio was overgrown with weeds. Of course, a lot of worms and bugs... - Unstable shower temperature The location and the view was great, but I will stay outside the park next time considering the outrageous price of this "resort." read more

We arrived on 11/16/19, a Saturday. It started off pretty good. We arrived about 1:30 PM (check in is at 3), and they allowed us to check in early because our room was ready. When I booked 2 months prior I actually reserved "The pampered Pooch" rate. It was to include a bandana, bowl, bottle of water, and treat for our pup when we arrived. When we got to the room there was none of this. We went back to the office (quite a hike from Appledore) to inquire and were told, "oh yeah, we're all out of that stuff except the bowl. Here." She handed us a small cheap collapsible bowl and walked away. We were stunned. Went to lunch at the restaurant. The hostess never made eye contact, and wasn't rude, but wasn't warm either. Our waiter was great, and the views were lovely, but the food was TERRIBLE!!! Overpriced, overcooked, and disappointing!! Went for a hike, Breathtaking!!! Best part of our trip! You cannot beat the views. Almost made our stay worth it...ALMOST! Went back to the Taproom for drinks and dinner, hoping lunch was a fluke...it wasn't! Once again, overpriced, overcooked, terrible food. The drinks were good though, so I guess there's that. After dinner, we went back to our room and called it a night. The weather said 10% precipitation, but we woke up at 5 AM to a winter wonderland!! Snow about 1/2 inch everywhere. This would be great, but the unexpected weather led to us being trapped at the resort until 2pm for them to clear roads. But with no phones in the rooms and spotty cell service there was zero communication from the office with updates! It was a nightmare similar to 'The Shining'! I'm just glad to be out of there!!! Definitely a memorable trip, just not with good memories! read more

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We stayed for a few days in one of the 'Appledore' rooms. The park itself, and the view, was great. However... There were a huge amount of bugs. I am not squeamish towards insects, but it is just too much, and bugs will appear seemingly out of nowhere. The walls are really, I mean really, thin. I could hear pretty much everything our neighbors were saying. The food at Skyland was horrible. My "pot roast" was more like pork, burnt carrots, and grease. 2 other people in my group ordered the trout, and they were not impressed. read more

I stayed here for a night while in the Shenandoah. The location is for sure convenient (right off Skyline Drive, close to the middle of the park), and there are quite a few nice hikes nearby. I feel that the biggest advantage to staying in a park lodge or campground is its proximity to such hikes/sites so you can get an early start to your day or catch an evening hike or sunrise (the views of Shenandoah Valley were great here!). The accommodations were okay. I am by no means expecting luxury, and I understand that the buildings are old and historic. It was pretty quiet when I was there for the night, so that's a huge plus. But my cabin was pretty dusty and musty, and the bathroom wasn't cleaned that well. But, I enjoyed a nice bed and hot water shower after a day up and down the mountains! I also liked the little porch/patio area for some evening relaxation. In addition, check-in was smooth, and the dining area and gift shop are very convenient. Overall, a good option no-frills for staying in the park. read more

Favorite resort/dining facility/rest stop/visitors center in SNP. It's so cute, and its location is prime, almost smack in the center of the Park. Bathrooms are really clean! Dining room is beautiful and the food very good. There's a patio outside overlooking the exceptionally scenic Valley for your picnic -- or sometimes they're putting on a nice little BBQ for the reasonable price of around $9. Ranger talks on the patio as well. There's a taproom here with live music many nights of the week. And the gift shop is the best one in the park. Not to mention a coffee kiosk and the best, homemade blackberry ice cream ev.ur. One of these days I'm gonna rent one of the adorable, rustic cabins here, too... read more

Skyland - Picture perfect day at Skyland - Resorts Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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We booked a traditional room. It was not very clean. It was infested with lady bugs....I totally understand that there are far worse bugs....but they were crawling all over the ceiling. The location is beautiful....but I highly recommend that you get off the drive and find other accommodations. Our dinner was not good in the dinning room and in the morning....I really had the worst cup of coffee ever. I really cannot recommend enough....looking for a B and B in one of the small towns. read more

We stayed in a premium king pet friendly room and it was okay. The room itself was newly updated and clean aside from all the bugs, must've killed three mosquitos in the room on our first night. There's new TVs and AC, but to be honest a mini fridge would've been a godsend for hiking. I'd happily forego the 50" TV for a fridge. Two of the three ice machines were broken. We were looking forward to eating dinner at the dining room but could not because we had a dog and their whole outdoor patio area was demolished undergoing construction. Completely understandable but I wish there was a way we could've known beforehand. The views out the back of our room were mostly blocked by trees. All in all a decent place to recharge for hiking, but a little overpriced given the circumstances read more

Wifi wasn't working when we arrived. None of the staff could answer any of our questions or give clear directions to other buildings on the premises. We went early in the season, so it appears most of the staff we encountered were new hires. I overheard one staff member say, "I haven't even been trained yet". It showed. Accommodations were low quality. Nice scenery, but I'd probably try staying somewhere else next time. UPDATE 7/2016: We tried staying here again for a long weekend. This time, the accommodations were better. For example, our suite had a refrigerator, 2 TVs, and A/C and it was relatively clean. I don't remember any of that on our first visit (see above). Wifi was working, but barely - just enough bandwidth to send/receive text-only email. Aside from staying at Skyland, we've also dined at their restaurant 4 or 5 times. It's overpriced, but it has a nice view. Staff are friendly. They need to learn how to chill their white wine before serving, though... read more

Yeesh! This place just keeps sliding lower and lower. Lots of bugs in the room, broken faucet, improperly plumbed shower, saggy beds with stains on the bedspread, and a damp, clammy feeling on the floor at all times, all with a view of trees because they haven't maintained the mountain views they're known for. Top it all off with an abysmal dining experience (they couldn't even pull off a steak, salad, or cookie), and you have a shining example of why DNC (the concessionaire managing the property) shouldn't be allowed to operate in the National Park system. You'll have a far better experience staying in one of the many B&Bs in the area, even though there'll be a bit more driving involved. read more

After reading reviews for the Skyland Resort, I wasn't expecting anything upscale, but nonetheless, we enjoyed our stay! Staying on a Friday and Saturday night, the room was $150/night for a pet friendly room with two queen beds. Our experience here was everything we wanted. We stayed in a first floor room in the Canyon building. Although we were nervous when the door to the entrance was a little flooded after some rain, we walked into the room to discover that we had a gorgeous view with a fan and TV. We had come with the purpose of disconnecting from technology so the TV was not used, but the view and fan were easily worth $150/night. There is no AC, but the evenings are nice and cool so you can just open the windows. We had a porch to walk out onto, and the dog was very happy to hang out on the porch while we took in the view. It also made it very easy to take him out. There is no wifi, which was lovely. The only bad thing about these rooms is that there are no fridges or microwaves. Investing in one of those micro-fridges that you can rent for a college dorm (The fridge turns off while the microwave is on) would be a huge asset for the management. We spent the weekend eating PB&J, pasta salad, and tuna with the help of a cooler, as the Dining Room was expensive and unimpressive. All in all, we really enjoyed our weekend here! read more

Don't come here expecting a "resort." That tag is more of a historic layover, but that doesn't mean that Skyland doesn't have it's charms. The views from our room were killer. Although the accommodations are rustic and a bit dated, like going to camp when you were young, the rooms are very clean and comfortable and it's location at the center of the park is ideal. We ate at the restaurant twice during our stay, and I'd probably give that three stars. The food was good by Aramark standards, if a bit overpriced, but the menu offers little variety and all the food is very heavy. This caused us to venture down the mountain in search of food several times during our stay when we would have much rather just stayed in and enjoyed the view. read more

Skyland - The view from our room in Raven's Nest. - Resorts Near Me - Luray, Virginia

This place is a wonderful little get away. Very clean and cozy and a wonderful view. read more

Skyland - This is my view when I woke up this morning. Skyland is a cute, cozy and very clean. Absoultley a great get away. - Resorts Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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Nice sitting on the back porch of the room. Otherwise the room itself was mediocre. It's all about the location.

We TRIED to book and book. The website was HORRIBLE. It kept on not going through, giving us 'ERRORS", and everytime we retry the price went up. We kept on calling the place and the calls keep dropping. Finally we got a hold of someone, and they were NO help. They basically told us, "well, I would just keep on trying to book it. If you think the price is expensive, it'll only get worse." So basically instead of fixing their crappy website, they're just telling us that they have no idea what the price will be, and if we can even book through their website. FIX YOUR WEBSITE read more

Lodging: stayed in one of the rooms, not the cabins. Mistake...the rooms are a row of rooms with paper thin walls, especially not good if there's a baby in the room next door. One of the lamps didn't work and the other had a torn up shade. This was one of the rooms that haven't been renovated. Overall, not bad if you're going hiking all day but you have to sleep there at some point. Restaurant/Taproom: Several issues that management should be able to easily correct. The computers weren't working and the bar was understaffed so it took 15 minutes to get a drink. Restaurant was out of roasted chicken, blackberry ice cream pie, blackberry cobbler (the most popular menu items), and honey mustard. Overall, very friendly service but the employees haven't been set up for success by management due to maintenance and supply issues. read more

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If I could separate out the dining part out from the accommodations part, I would give the accommodations 3.5 stars and the dining 1 star. We love Skyland; we are fans. However there are some perpetual problems related to Delaware North's management of the site that are simply not being resolved and they may impact our return to the site after many years of trying to fully embrace the operation there. Simple things first - you go to a mountain resort to be able to have a view of the mountains. In many of the accommodations, the trees have been allowed to grow up to an extent that there is no longer a view of any sort. I fully understand the sensitivity of protecting trees, the environment, etc, but we need to understand that the value in those accommodations is the view. Absent that view, there is literally no reason to want to stay there. The trees that are encroaching on the accommodations of trash trees that are all recent growth. It is simple neglect of the long standing views that have been there. A few days of work of removing those trash trees and opening up those views would vastly improve the overall experience and perhaps take the sting away from the increasingly mediocre food service. Now the food - Delaware North still cannot get this basic service down here. I don't get it. The food is clearly not prepared there, and is cooked off site and packaged for transport to the location. Our meal was served so rapidly that there was quite literally no way that the food could have been prepared in the time that lapsed between order and delivery to the table. The prices are premium, and the quality of the product is substandard and would be closer to a concession stand than a so-called resort in one of the premier locations in the United States. You are within 2 hours of one of the greatest concentrations of wealth in the world, and you serve food worthy of a little league baseball food stand. We chose to drive 35 minutes off of the mountain for dinner on our second night, after realizing that the food was still the same mediocre stuff as it had been on previous visits. I don't fault the workers there, I fault management for not providing the necessary structures and vision for a proper experience. We will evaluate in the future our options for going to SNP and may stay off of the mountain and just drive in to do our hiking. read more

The changes the current company has made are less than promised. The improvement on the rooms is decent, despite the increase in price and tacky price tags on the throw pillows for you to purchase in the gift shop. The issues I have are the changes to the lodge. Once cozy dining and snack area is now full of ikea furniture, bright white led lights, non local food, and junk sugar foods for snacks. Not great for hiking. I don't believe they offer local music anymore either in the tap room. Overall, very disappointed in the changes that were promised when they bought these national park facilities (Skyland and big meadows). read more

When going on new adventures and having new experiences my mind is often taken back to impactful moments from my childhood. Much like the time I spent caring for my grandfather after his stroke, or eating the food cooked by a dear friend's mother, even though we may have wanted our favorite fast food, she had a need to cook for us and feed us dinner. When we first entered our room I was blasted to the past with memories of caring for my father's father, as the odor of the bathroom smelled exactly like my peapa's putrid ,post stroke, wheelchair ridden, balls. The "dining room" fare, while not terrible reminds me of the food cooked by my friends overbearing mother. Not terrible, but with every bite you are reminded that it is your only option other than fixing sandwiches in your room (which is what we did for the remainder of the trip) after eating there our first night. The staff were all friendly, helpful and did the very best they could with what they had to work with. The views, hikes and overall experience of Shenandoah was tremendous, I couldn't recommend it more! However enjoying any of these beautiful features of the land through any property owned by Delaware North reeks of the filth of a corporation having a monopoly over the lodging, exploiting the majesty and beauty of this land. I imagine much like when they threw the native people's off the land before they built these sub-par structures. Im sure their ancestors would be pleased to see that they have neglected to maintain them and continuing the tradition of exploiting the people who wish to enjoy the mountains while putting as little back into it as possible. My suggestion would be to stay in Luray with a corporation who had the decency to stay off the mountain, save a couple hundred a night and take the short drive into the park to avoid Delaware North all together. read more

This resort has a plethora of amazing views from the road leading to the cabins and at the cabins themselves. However our rooms weren't ready and they completely left out the fact on the website for reserving a cabin to stay that you have to pay a park admission fee. The room has no A/C and the showers are on a 5 minute timer. These things were not listed on the website and when we inquired about this they said "It would turn people away." Overall it's great for people that love the outdoors and want to rough it in a 95 degree hot room. read more

Resort is a strong name for this place. We booked what we thought was a two room cabin with a kitchenette. What we got was a two room cabin- the living/bedroom and a bathroom. There was no kitchenette as shown in all photos. The beds were rock hard and the shower was incredibly short. Both my husband and I had to duck to wash! read more

We booked our two night stay in advance. Reached the resort and they gave us the wrong room. The room didn't even have a lock. So, I went back and asked for the preferred queen bed package I had booked. They had some issues with cleaning crew so asked me to come back at 7pm. I asked for the room number so I could get an idea of where it was located. They wouldn't share the room number. I came back at 6:30 after eating dinner at their restaurant. Same issue and there were others, that were in the same position. Room was not ready and they couldn't just give me another room since the room assignments had already been made, seriously? They asked me to come back in 30 minutes. Came back as requested, still no room and wouldn't share room information. Asked everyone to wait till manager was back and talked about offering discount. At 8:30pm, manager says they had issues with cleaning crew so everyone was cleaning rooms. They were not going to clean anymore rooms and the 20+ families waiting had to find other options. If they would have told this earlier, we might have had a chance to find other accommodation options and there was no way for us at 9pm. There is absolutely no excuse for this. It seemed like a targeted scam since Iam Asian American . If you have allotted rooms to individuals, there should be no issue in sharing the room information. Why lie to us so we spend our time in your lobby waiting and eating at your restaurant? I would not recommend this place to anyone till they change their business practices. Other people who came after me were getting their rooms. I would encourage the appropriate authorities to look into the practices of this resort. read more

GREAT LOCATION! Would stay here again just for this. However... Room that we got was very run down (would rate it at 1.5 stars, needs serious updating. Heater in room was sketchy. Hotel restaurant was very expensive (think Disney prices) for what you got, very slow service. Again, would stay here again just for the location to the trails, however, would be better prepared with bringing our own food next time.. read more

Made a stopover on our way to Tennessee. The view is amazing. Our balcony faces the mountains and shows above the clouds. The roadway to this place is adventurous for first times but it worth the drive ( don't forget to make the stop and caught the breathtaking views). Is quiet and harmonious. My only dislike is paying $30 entrance fee to get here. Is should rather be discounted or free for those who have reservations here. read more

Great place to stay. We spent our first night in big meadows with a critter in our room while we tried to sleep. We asked to move to skyland and staff at both places were nice about us changing locations. We were put in room 175 Fells cabin. Last cabin at the end. Great location, very clean and comfortable. Could walk up to the lodge and taproom. Wish we could of stayed longer. read more

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TLDR; It's an OK place to stay if you want access to many hiking trails in Shenandoah, but service and amenities aren't great. I just stayed here over the Thanksgiving weekend to do some hiking with a group of avid hikers. They had been staying at the lodge for a very long time. But to be honest, I was not very impressed with it. I'd rather stay somewhere else if there was a choice. Pros: - The room was pretty cozy and well equipped even though the amenities are on the older side. I stayed in a room at Appledore with heaters, two queen-size beds, lamps, nightstands, iron & iron board, hair dryer, a (pretty old) TV, mirrors, closet, and complimentary tea and coffee. - The Thanksgiving buffet dinner was really good. Cons: - The grab 'n' go/cafe offered a very poor selections of to-go food. There were some cookies, sad-looking pastries, yogurt, and bars, not fresh fruits or other types of snacks. You could order a packed lunch from the kitchen to take with you on a hike though. - The Pollock dining room service could be really slow when it gets crowded. Breakfast is table-service only. They should just offer continental breakfast or breakfast buffet with an egg and waffle station or something like that. Having to sit down, wait for a waiter, order, and wait for your food takes too much time in the morning if you were going to hike. - Besides the Thanksgiving dinner, the food is between mediocre and decent. For breakfast, the omelette, Stony Man (eggs, sausage & toast), French toast were good. The waffle is on the dry side, oatmeal a bit plain. For dinner, the meatloaf and pork looked good. Gourmet burger was OK. I had high hopes for the trout but the side of rice and vegetables were too greasy/overcooked. - One of our room has bed bugs. On the bright side, they didn't charge us for that room. - There was no in-room wifi. read more

I enjoyed staying and dining at Skyland repeatedly in the past. It was about four years since the last time I visited. In that time the company with the contract for running Skyland changed. This visit was less enjoyable. The room itself was fine. But the food at the lodge was bad. The entire experience was sub-par. The host station seemed frazzled even though there wasn't a line. The wait staff was inattentive. Things looked dirty. And the food wasn't as good as I remember it to be. In fact, I may have gotten a light case of food poisoning the last night I was there. read more

Wow, I'm really surprised by these reviews! I stayed at Skyland with my family for two nights this past weekend and we had an amazing time. The location is great, right near a ton of trails (you know if you're sore from hiking at the end of the weekend it was a good trip to Shenandoah) and I gotta say...I thought the rooms were lovely! Some of my family members stayed in the dog-friendly Canyon rooms because they brought their pups, the rest of us were nearby in the Laurel rooms. Our rooms were clean, comfy, average-sized for a hotel, with a beautiful view of the mountains! My mom thought the mattresses were too hard but I couldn't have been happier. I'll note that our A/C worked fine and we had a TV (with a few cable channels, no less). As for the food, I'll admit I was a little sick of it by day three (we basically ate at the Taproom for every meal of the weekend except midday snacks on the trails), but all in all it was it was good. Dinner was probably the weakest meal, we had some issues with over/undercooked meat and all the wine I tasted was meh - breakfast, however, was awesome! These people know their biscuits, heh. And the bacon may or may not be laced with actual crack. The service was very friendly and we never had any heinous waits. I would not hesitate to stay here again on a trip through the mountains. read more

Great location inside the park. Shitty room. I'm not normally this blunt but I definitely think I should probably have stayed at a location outside the park. This is not the worst room i ever stayed in but it wasnt that nice. -No AC -Broken Window Screen -Paper thin walls (came with complimentary noises of children crying and arguing next door ) -Malfunctioning heater -No tv (yes yes i know this is wilderness and a means of getting away but i like to know the weather, or get in touch with the outside world) Pros -Staff was friendly -you are located right in the park -chances are if you are in the park, you probably didnt come here to spend most of the time in your room anyways.. -Perhaps this appeals to people who want 0 frills lodging experience one step up from sleeping outside. However for no frills it costs way too much for what you get. read more

Best place to stay on Skyland Drive! The rooms were nice and had a great view of the valley. We were close to the restaurant which had awesome food, and a nice patio to kick back and enjoy a cold drink. Can't wait to get back a stay longer. This was a one nighter on a longer trip. read more

Skyland - The view from our room - Resorts Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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